Injuries Caused by Unsafe Property Conditions

A slip and fall case is when you get hurt because of an unsafe condition on someone else's property - things like a wet floor with no warning sign, poor lighting, a broken step, or an uneven walkway. These cases fall under a type of law called premises liability.

You generally need to show that the property owner knew, or should have known, about the unsafe condition and didn't fix it or warn you in time. This is often the most important - and most contested - part of a slip and fall case

Notice means the property owner was aware of the hazard, or should have been aware if they were checking their property like a reasonable business would. A spill that sat for an hour is very different from one that happened thirty seconds before you walked by

It depends on who controlled the area where you fell and whether they were negligent in maintaining it. This can include a store owner, a property management company, or a business that leases the space. Renee and Rudy's office can help you figure out exactly who is responsible.

Texas law still allows you to recover compensation even if you were partly at fault, as long as you were less than 51% responsible. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not automatically barred from a claim just because you weren't watching every step.

In most cases, Texas law gives you two years from the date of your fall to file a lawsuit. Some situations have different deadlines, so it's best to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible after your accident.

Depending on your case, you may be able to recover your medical bills, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering. Serious falls that cause long-term injury may also support a claim for future medical care and lost earning capacity.

Not always. Some property owners will take a report if you ask, but they are not required by law to do so, and many never make one at all. Reporting a fall can also backfire in some cases - an unscrupulous property owner may quietly get rid of evidence once they know you were hurt. Sometimes the safer first step is calling a lawyer, so an investigator can secure the evidence before the property owner even knows there is a claim

Property owners and their insurance companies often try to blame the injured person first. That doesn't mean they're right. An experienced lawyer can push back on these claims and help show what really caused your fall.

A fall on dangerous or neglected property can cause serious, life-changing injuries. This includes brain injuries, back and spine injuries, and broken bones. Even a fall that seems minor at first can turn out to cause damage that lasts the rest of your life.

Slip and fall and premises injury cases can happen almost anywhere, including grocery stores, retail stores, gas stations, parking garages, apartments, hotels, warehouses, elevators, stairs and stairwells, parking lots, construction sites, and even a neighbor's property. If you were hurt because of an unsafe property, it's worth finding out whether you have a case.

Hiring us early gives us the best chance to prove your case. We can take photographs and measurements of where you fell, find witnesses, hire experts, and get witness statements while the evidence is still there. We can also help you get the medical care you need, even if you don't have health insurance that covers this type of injury.

Yes. These cases are hard to win not because people doubt what happened to you, but because Texas law leans in favor of property owners over customers and visitors. Because these cases are difficult, we are selective and only take on serious slip and fall cases where we believe we can make a real difference for you.

Nothing up front. We handle every personal injury case, including slip and fall cases, on full contingency. That means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover money for you. If we don't win your case, you don't owe an attorney fee.